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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. In the call, the Indonesian president expressed his country's full solidarity and support for the State of Qatar and its people in the face of the blatant Iranian aggression. He condemned any targeting of national territory and sovereignty in the region and emphasized the urgency of de-escalation and a return to negotiations. Meanwhile, HH the Amir expressed his deep appreciation for Indonesia's stance and support, noting that it reflects the strong bilateral relations and mutual understanding between the two countries. Both leaders also discussed current regional developments, underlining the importance of dialogue and diplomatic efforts as the way to contain the crisis and preserve regional security and stability.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received a flurry of phone calls from heads of state, government leaders, and senior international officials Sunday, all reaching out to express their countries' unwavering solidarity with Qatar following what world leaders have widely condemned as Iran's flagrant and unprovoked aggression against the country.The wave of diplomatic outreach underscored the breadth of international support for Qatar and the deep concern among regional and global partners over the implications of the attacks for peace and stability.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye offered perhaps the most emphatic condemnation among the leaders who reached out. President Erdogan expressed his strong condemnation of the targeting of Qatari territories and those of other Arab nations, making clear Türkiye's flat-out rejection of anything that compromises the sovereignty of nations or the security of their peoples.HH the Amir expressed his gratitude for President Erdogan's solidarity and backing, praising the rock solid ties between the two nations. The call concluded with both sides stressing the criticality of de-escalation and the intensification of diplomatic efforts to safeguard the region's security and stability.Among those who called was President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan, who conveyed his country's full solidarity with Qatar and its people. HH the Amir expressed his thanks and appreciation for the president's stance, praising the existing relations between the two countries.President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria also reached out, inquiring about the situation in Qatar following the attacks and voicing Algeria's complete solidarity with its Qatari brothers. HH the Amir thanked President Tebboune for his sincere sentiments, which he said were a reflection of the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.Both sides used the call to stress the need to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy as the primary means of resolving the current crisis, underlining the importance of sparing the region further escalation and preserving security and stability at both regional and international levels.Mohamed al-Menfi, Chairman of Libya's Presidential Council, similarly called to express his country's full solidarity and support for Qatar, affirming Libya's backing of all measures taken to safeguard Qatar's sovereignty, security, and stability. HH the Amir expressed his gratitude in turn, praising the deep fraternal relations binding the two countries.In a separate call, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah reaffirmed Libya's solidarity and his personal reassurance regarding the situation in Qatar. HH the Amir thanked the prime minister for his brotherly sentiments, which he said reflected the depth of the ties between the two nations, and the call went on to address the latest regional developments and their repercussions on international peace and stability.President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid of Iraq expressed his country’s solidarity with Qatar following the Iranian aggression, also seeking direct reassurance regarding the situation on the ground. HH the Amir conveyed his gratitude for the Iraqi president, praising the strong relations between the two sisterly countries. The call also touched on the latest regional and international developments of mutual concern.President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus offered his country's solidarity and issued a clear condemnation of what he called Iran's blatant aggression against Qatar, affirming Nicosia's support for all measures taken by Doha to safeguard its sovereignty and stability. HH the Amir thanked President Christodoulides for his solidarity, praising the friendship and co-operation between the two countries. The two leaders also discussed the key security developments in the region and their broader implications for peace and stability.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called to seek reassurance about the situation in Qatar, affirming the European Union's solidarity with Qatar and its condemnation of Iranian aggression. She reiterated the EU's support for all efforts aimed at strengthening Qatar's security and sovereignty, while stressing the importance of restraint and de-escalation in preserving regional peace.HH the Amir expressed his appreciation to von der Leyen for the EU's solidarity, praising the multifaceted partnership between Qatar and the European Union. The call also addressed ongoing efforts to support stability regionally and internationally.President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan conveyed his country's solidarity with Qatar. HH the Amir thanked President Tokayev, and both sides emphasised the importance of de-escalation and opening avenues for dialogue to safeguard the region's security and stability.Lt.-General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, expressed Sudan's full solidarity and support for Qatar in the aftermath of the attacks. HH the Amir thanked al-Burhan for his genuine sentiments, and took the opportunity to emphasise the critical importance of Sudan's own security and stability to the broader regional equilibrium. The two sides discussed the security developments in the region and their implications for global peace, underlining the need for restraint and intensified diplomatic efforts.HH the Amir received a phone call from Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Cheikh el-Ghazouani.The president emphasised Mauritania's solidarity and full support for Qatar, stressing that Mauritania stands by Qatar in all the measures it may take to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability. HH the Amir voiced his thanks and appreciation to the president. 

In the wake of Iran's attacks on Qatar, an outpouring of international solidarity reached Doha as heads of state and government from across the globe reached out to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to express their support, condemn the aggression and reaffirm their countries' commitment to Qatar's security and stability. The calls reflected the breadth of Qatar's diplomatic relationships and a shared conviction that dialogue, de-escalation and diplomacy must guide the path forward.His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received a phone call Monday from Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres.The UN chief condemned the recent attacks on Qatar, describing them as a violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and affirming Qatar's status as a strong and valued partner of the UN.HH the Amir expressed his appreciation for the UN Secretary-General's positions and the UN efforts in promoting international peace and security, stressing the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis and prevent further escalation in the region.Both sides emphasised the necessity of prioritising political dialogue and the diplomatic track as the best way to contain the current situation and preserve regional security and stability.In this context, they discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, international efforts to achieve a ceasefire, and the importance of intensifying efforts to halt the escalation, provide protection for civilians, and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in light of the current challenges.Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the leaders who reached out, conveying his country's solidarity with Qatar and signalling Moscow's readiness to provide any form of support needed to overcome the fallout of the attacks and reinforce Qatar's security and stability.HH the Amir expressed his thanks for the Russian president's sentiments and the strong bonds of bilateral friendship. The two leaders discussed regional developments, agreeing on the primacy of dialogue and negotiations in reducing tensions, and also reviewed ways to further strengthen the strategic relationship between their two countries.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offered Rome's unequivocal condemnation of the Iranian aggression and voiced Italy's solidarity with Qatar and its people during what she described as exceptional circumstances. HH the Amir thanked her for the gesture and the strong bilateral relationship it reflects. The two leaders aligned on the need to pursue de-escalation and elevate political dialogue as the primary instrument for resolving the crisis.Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conveyed Budapest's firm support for Qatar, condemning the Iranian aggression and affirming Hungary's backing for any measures Doha takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability. HH the Amir expressed appreciation for Hungary's solidarity. The two leaders discussed the broader regional security implications of the situation, stressing the importance of political solutions through intensified diplomatic engagement.Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin called HH the Amir to inquire about the situation in Qatar following the Iranian attacks, voicing Bern's condemnation of the aggression and its solidarity with Qatar. Switzerland, he affirmed, stands ready to support all efforts that would bolster Qatar's security and stability. HH the Amir expressed his gratitude for the President's sentiments and the spirit of friendship and co-operation that characterises relations between the two countries.Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela also reached out to HH the Amir, inquiring about sitaution in Qatar in the aftermath of the attacks and reiterating Caracas' solidarity with Doha. She took the opportunity to express Venezuela's appreciation for Qatar's longstanding supportive positions toward the Venezuelan people — a gesture HH the Amir warmly acknowledged, along with his appreciation for the Acting President's solidarity.The two sides exchanged views on the repercussions of the regional situation, converging on the need to halt escalation and uphold security and stability at both the regional and international levels.President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu of Kosovo contacted HH the Amir to inquire about the situation following the Iranian aggression, offering Pristina's unequivocal condemnation of the attacks and affirming Kosovo's full solidarity with Qatar in whatever measures it deems necessary to protect its sovereignty, security and stability. The president also took the occasion to express her country's gratitude for Qatar's continued support for Kosovo — a reflection of the mutual regard that underpins relations between the two states. HH the Amir thanked President Osmani Sadriu for her sentiments and the close cooperative ties the two countries enjoy.Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia similarly contacted HH the Amir to inquire about the situation in Qatar, expressing confidence in Qatar's resilience and reiterating Addis Ababa's full support. HH the Amir warmly acknowledged the close ties between the two nations. Both sides echoed a common refrain — that constructive dialogue and diplomatic action remain the surest path to containing the crisis and preserving regional stability.President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives rounded out the series of calls, condemning the attacks and affirming his country's full solidarity with Qatar. HH the Amir expressed sincere gratitude and acknowledged the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. 

The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 2023 has risen to 72,070 martyrs, in addition to 171,738 injured. The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated Saturday that hospitals across the Strip received, over the past 48 hours up to this moment, one martyr and 10 injured individuals.  It added that a number of victims remain under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and civil defencse crews are still unable to reach them. The ministry further reported that the total number of casualties since the ceasefire last October has risen to 612 martyrs and 1,640 injured, while 726 bodies have been recovered.

The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October. 7, 2023, has risen to 71,269 martyrs, in addition to 171,232 wounded.The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip reported in its daily statistical report that 3 martyrs, 2 of whom were recovered, and 10 injured people arrived at hospitals during the past 48 hours.The ministry indicated that the total number of deaths since the ceasefire on Oct. 10 has reached 415, in addition to 1,152 wounded, and 682 bodies have been recovered, while a number of victims are still under the rubble and in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense crews are unable to reach them at this moment.Meanwhile, the ministry reported the death of a young man and a child as a result of a building collapse due to the storm affecting the Strip, bringing the number of victims who arrived at hospitals due to the storm to 19 deaths.

The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 70,669 martyrs in addition to 171,165 wounded.The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip stated in a statement today that one martyr and 13 wounded arrived at Gaza Strip hospitals during the past 24 hours. The total number of Palestinian casualties since the ceasefire agreement on October 11 has reached 395 martyrs and 1,088 wounded, while 634 bodies have been recovered.In the same context, medical sources announced that the number of deaths resulting from the severe cold in the Gaza Strip has risen to 13.**media[394891]**The ceasefire agreement came into effect on October 11, following the withdrawal of the occupation forces from populated sites and areas in the Gaza Strip, and the start of the return of displaced persons to the northern Gaza Strip, as part of the first phase of US President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war on Gaza.

The Hezbollah group Saturday urged Pope Leo XIV to reject Israeli "injustice and aggression" against Lebanon, in a message to the pontiff who arrives in Beirut this weekend.Hezbollah emerged heavily weakened from more than a year of hostilities culminating in two months of open war with Israel that began when the group started cross-border attacks against Israel over the Gaza war.A ceasefire a year ago was supposed to end the hostilities but Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon, mainly saying it is targeting Hezbollah fighters and sites, and has maintained troops in five southern Lebanon locations it deems strategic.Under heavy US pressure and fears of expanded Israeli strikes, the government has committed to disarming Hezbollah, a move the group has rejected."We in Hezbollah take advantage of the occasion of your auspicious visit to our country Lebanon to reaffirm from our side our commitment to coexistence," read Hezbollah's message to the pope, published on the group's social media channels Saturday.But it also affirmed the group's commitment to "standing with our army and our people to face any aggression and occupation of our land and our country", adding that what Israel "is doing in Lebanon is unacceptable ongoing aggression"."We rely on your holiness's stance in rejecting the injustice and aggression our nation of Lebanon is subjected to at the hands of the Zionist invaders and their supporters," the statement added.In a speech on Friday, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem welcomed Leo's upcoming visit to Lebanon, saying he had tasked members of the group with delivering a letter to the pontiff that would also be published in the media.He insisted his group has respected the November 2024 ceasefire and called for an end to persistent Israeli strikes on the country."Do you expect there to be a war later? It's possible at some point, yes, that possibility exists," Qassem said, referring to increased fears in Lebanon of a renewed, broader war.After visiting Turkiye, Leo is due to arrive in Lebanon today for a three-day trip that includes an open-air mass at Beirut's waterfront which organisers expect to draw 120,000 people, as well as an interreligious meeting in the city centre.Qassem said Friday that "we welcome this visit at this pivotal moment, and we pray that the Holy Father will contribute to spreading peace in Lebanon, liberating it, ending the (Israeli) aggression, and standing by it and by the oppressed, as we have always known him to do". 

The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that more than 21,000 students and teachers in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank have been killed since the start of the Israeli aggression on Oct. 7, 2023.In a statement on Tuesday, the ministry said that the number of students killed in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the Israeli aggression has reached 19,932, while 30,102 have been injured. In the occupied West Bank, 148 students were killed, 1,045 injured, and 846 arrested.The ministry added that 1,037 teachers and administrators were killed and 4,757 injured in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, while more than 228 were arrested in the West Bank.It noted that 179 government schools were completely destroyed in the Gaza Strip, along with 63 university buildings.The ministry explained that 118 government schools and more than 100 schools affiliated with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) were bombed and vandalized.The aggression led to the removal of a total of 30 schools, along with their students and teachers, from the educational register.Meanwhile, the occupation destroyed three schools in the West Bank, while eight universities and colleges were subjected to repeated raids and vandalism.

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has officially submitted its response to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip. The announcement was made through mediators and follows extensive internal consultations.According to a statement highlighted by Qatar News Agency, Hamas said it aimed to reach a "responsible position" on the U.S. initiative, expressing its desire to halt Israeli aggression on Gaza.Hamas expressed appreciation for Arab, Islamic, and international mediation efforts, including those led by President Trump. It reaffirmed key conditions for ending the conflict, including:A call for a complete ceasefire, the exchange of prisoners, and immediate humanitarian aid access.Rejection of the ongoing occupation of the Gaza Strip and displacement of its residents.Agreement to transfer Gaza’s administration to a Palestinian body of independent technocrats, in line with national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic partners.Acceptance of prisoner releases—both alive and deceased—as outlined in Trump’s proposal and dependent on agreed-upon field conditions.Emphasis on future governance of Gaza being tied to national Palestinian positions and international legal frameworks.Hamas stated that all remaining issues in President Trump’s proposal must align with international law and resolutions, and reflect the unified stance of the Palestinian people.

The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 66,148 martyrs, in addition to 168,716 wounded. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health in Gaza said that hospitals in the Strip received 51 martyrs and 180 injured people in the past 24 hours, including four martyrs and 57 injured aid seekers. This brings the total number of martyrs who arrived at hospitals to 2,580, and the total number of injured to 18,930. The ministry indicated that the death toll and injuries recorded since the occupation violated the ceasefire agreement on March 18 has reached 13,280 martyrs and 56,675 wounded. The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip remains provisional, given the thousands of additional victims trapped under the rubble, as ambulance and civil defense crews cannot reach them. This is due to a lack of equipment and the occupation forces' targeting of all relief operations in Gaza, amid a catastrophic humanitarian situation that has reached the level of famine.

The death toll from the Israeli occupation aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 66,005 people killed and 168,162 wounded since Oct. 7, 2023.Medical officials in Gaza told the Palestinian news agency WAFA that 79 people were killed and 379 wounded in the past 24 hours.Among those, six people were killed and 66 wounded while seeking aid, bringing the total number of people killed in aid-related incidents to 2,566 and the wounded to more than 18,769 since the start of the conflict.Since March 18, 2025, the offensive has killed 13,137 people and wounded 56,121.Many victims remain trapped under rubble or in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense teams have been unable to reach them, the officials added.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed bilateral relations and regional and international issues during a phone call with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, particularly developments in the Gaza Strip and the need to halt the Israeli aggression and ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid. During the call, President Erdogan stressed the need to stop Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and prevent him from undermining peace in the region, emphasizing that the Israeli occupation government has demonstrated through its actions its lack of intention to achieve peace. Erdogan noted that the current session of the UN General Assembly witnessed significant steps toward implementing the two-state solution, stressing that Türkiye will continue its efforts to ensure the protection of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.